fishermantony

Yea, I had to have mine shipped from Japan, very expensive. Maybe I shouldn't have used mine either, just thought it was so unique that it may have given me some kind of advantage. Well at least I still have it in it's original box.

I've only used this thing once, and it was in a strong wind from the bank, but to me it didn't look like it had any better action than a jitterbug. Maybe not even as good as a jitterbug. This thing produce good for anybody?

Very Interesting.

For colors, it can vary lake to lake, even in the same area. Experiment with different colors on that deep structure that was mentioned. Also ask someone who is having success on the lake what color is working for them if you can.

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Beauty!

In what situation would you prefer to do this? Usually in more open water, like down a weed line or a flat. Above submerged vegetation too. I'll cast out and let is sink instead of starting the retrieve right away. Sometimes I'll even jig it in that spot for a while. If there's no taker, I'll start swimming it like a swim bait. You can't really do it the whole way back though, but I've gotten a good number of hits right after the toad re-surfaces and begins to buzz again. Sometimes I'll let it sink, reel it fast to the surface, buzz it for a bit, let it sink again, swim it and buzz it again. I get a lot of hits this way too. Thanks, sounds like a real good way to do it!

Yes Sir, that was a nice day. I think about it and that slough often. Should produce better all the time.

Wow, interesting, I'll keep it in mind!

I've seen this video on the forum before. Do you think this will work in more heavily pressured areas, and from a bass boat?

When fishing the ribbit under water, do you use a lift and drop retrieve on a Texas Rig or do you work it faster? Has the worm on top of the grass out preformed other baits, like frogs?

In what situation would you prefer to do this?

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If you are willing to divulge, what are some unorthodox techniques that you have used with success to catch bass? Techniques that you either thought of on your own, or modified, or lures that someone wouldn't expect to catch bass on. What we're some of the results?

Beautiful first smallie, congrats! They are fantastic!

Thanks guys! I'll definately pick up the book. Was hoping he would have finished better on Smith Mountain, but still very respectable, he got to fish it all!

Following the Elite event on Smith Mountain Lake and came across Guy Eaker. First of all, the man is 70 years old and competes at that level, also looks fantasitc for his age. After day 1 he was in 8th place and had tied for big fish with a 6'12. Then I go back at look at the event on Clear Lake and see he finished 3rd! Finally to top it off it shows he is 3rd overall in the Angler of the Year race. I just think he is facisinating and was wondering if anybody has met him and what they think of him or if anyone has any good stories. God Bless Him, I hope he wins angler of the year!

Ha Ha "Ruined" that's an interesting way to put it, I'll say I'm in that catagory with you!

Congratulations, and many many more on the baitcaster to come for the young man!

Caught the one that hooked me when I was 11 in a Forrest Preserve pond in Chicago Il. Actually took me 2 days to bring one in. Saturday I casted my zebco rhino and beetle spin dozens of times before hooking one that got off, Sunday came back with the same approach and got one in. I'll never forget that moment and how it felt, it will always mean alot to me.

I too am just a year into competitve bass fishing at the club level and often get frustrated by not finding them. I think of season, air temp, water temp, water clarity, body of water and so on...just to name a few things that go on in my head. Some things that I think may help are map study, locating and finding underwater structure and shoreline cover. I think there is alot to think about before you even pull up to the lake. One of my goals is to really learn to use and utilize electronics, I think this will give me a big advantage in finding underwater structure and improve my chances of catching fish. Don't get too frustrated and feel free to let me know anything you learn as well, good luck!

Congratulations! The jig is awesome!

Fishing a club tournament my partner hooked a pair of panties. I couldn't stop laughing!

Hey Jake, things are well thanks for asking! I won't forget you man! You are on to beautiful Alaska, just perfect for you being the outdoorsman you are! Good luck this weekend, swing for the fences! Hey Tony, hope you're doing well out there. It'll be over before you know it. The only thing I regret about getting orders is not being able to fish with you again. Who knows though, I may have to pop down on leave. Take care brother.

I understand completely. I'm over 7000 miles away from home with no chance of bass fishing until Aug and thinking about it is still keeping me awake at night. I would do practically anything to be only days away! Nice to here the passion of others, enjoy the year!